Awareness first, recruitment second: Why the ISD scholarship may yield benefits beyond hiring
The ISD’s scholarship initiative can help the agency compete with the private sector for talent in the long term by connecting with a generation that prioritises purpose and meaning in their work.
The ISD’s scholarship program aims to connect with a generation that values purpose and meaning in their work, offering a bond-free S$2,500 (US$1,950) award to students from junior college, the International Baccalaureate programme, and polytechnic. Recipients receive a two-day immersion program to gain clarity about the agency’s work and the threats Singapore faces.
Experts believe this outreach initiative could help raise awareness among youths about radicalisation and the work of an agency whose operations remain largely hidden. By appealing to the values of a younger workforce, the scholarship seeks to attract top talent for ISD, ultimately enhancing Singapore’s security.
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